Three Reasons Bitcoins Aren’t in Your Wallet Yet Security and flexibility of the virtual currency are among several big challenges, experts say. Google Cancels Plans for a $300 Million Data Center in Hong Kong The Hong Kong site – which was estimated to cost $300 million – would have complimented data centers that are being […]
Tech Sightings, December 5, 2013
How Your Game Can Change the World A piece that explores a number of social impact games to see what they might teach about designing games to have a more positive impact on the world. Four Reasons Why Video Games are Good for Your Health (According to American Psychological Association) A new paper in American […]
Tech Sightings, December 4, 2013
Katy Perry Puts Twitter Army on Standby Pop queen Katy Perry, who has a record 48 million followers on Twitter , told AFP that she is ready to put her force to good use. The 29-year-old star officially became an envoy for the UN Children’s Fund (UNICEF) on Tuesday. Volcano Alert: A System to Warn […]
Tech Sightings, December 3, 2013
The Latest Theory is that the Creator of Bitcoin Is a Blogger Despite the massive attention bitcoin has received this year, no one knows the true identity of its creator. Apple Awarded Patent on Wireless Charging The wireless charging patent includes the ability to power up desktops, as well as mobile devices. Bitcoin Rises as […]